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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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